Abstract:
Methods of the present disclosure are designed to conduct memory therapy using facial recognition and vibrotactile stimulation with synchronized music. A haptic pattern generates vibrotactile stimulation on a mobile computing device for the targeted activation of sensory neurons in fingertips, causing an increase of dopamine levels in the brain and improving the efficacy of memory therapy. Synchronization of the haptic pattern with music produced by speakers within the mobile computing device or external headphones, creates a synergistic effect that further increases dopamine levels to enhance memory function. A facial recognition algorithm analyzes digital images and videos to identify familiar individuals by name and relationship. The algorithm utilizes the facial recognition data to generate personalized cognitive challenges, and continually adjusts the difficulty level to ensure sustained user engagement. The vibrotactile stimulation with synchronized music reinforces learning and recall during cognitive challenges to increase the efficacy of memory therapy.
Abstract:
A target activated sensor including a magnet, a magnetic field sensing element located proximate the magnet and a single ferrous pole located proximate the sensing element. The sensing element senses a change in magnetic field caused by the presence of a target. The magnet, sensing element and single pole piece may be combined in a single package.
Abstract:
A beam combiner includes a first beam-input face, a beam-output face, and first and second reflectors. The first beam-input face receives first and second beams of electromagnetic energy respectively having a first and second wavelengths. The first reflector reflects the first received beam toward the beam-output face, and the second reflector passes the first beam from the first reflector and reflects the received second beam toward the beam-output face. In one alternative, the first beam-input face also receives a third beam of electromagnetic energy having a third wavelength, the beam combiner includes a third reflector that reflects the received third beam toward the beam-output face, and the first and second reflectors pass the third beam from the third reflector. In another alternative, the beam combiner includes a second beam-input face that receives a third beam directed toward the beam-output face, and the first and second reflectors pass the third beam.
Abstract:
A multi-standard connection hub includes a housing (110) having a first surface (111), a second surface (112) spaced apart from the first surface, and a sidewall (113) extending between the first surface and the second surface. The multi-standard connection hub further includes a first connection port (120) at the first surface and a second connection (210) port at the sidewall. The first connection port operates according to a first standard and the second connection port operates according to a second standard.
Abstract:
Sensing and communicating data from moving animals is described. In various embodiments a logging and communications device is attached to a wild animal such as a bird; the device senses environmental, physiological or behavioral data about the animal and communicates that data wirelessly to other devices (be they on other animals in the environment or at a scientist's base station). This enables scientists to obtain empirical data about animals in their natural environment without disturbing that environment unduly and with improved data retrieval. In various embodiments the device is physically small and lightweight whilst incorporating sensors such as global positioning systems, pressure sensor, light sensor or others and may be used solely to retrieve data or for both logging and communications.
Abstract:
A position sensor including a sensor assembly adapted to mount to a first rail of an automotive seat rail assembly. The sensor assembly includes a Hall device and a magnet. The assembly is mountable to the first rail to cause a first output of the Hall device when the first rail is in a first position relative to a second rail of the automotive seat rail assembly, and to cause a second output of the Hall device when the first rail is in a second position relative to the second rail.
Abstract:
This invention generally relates to computer systems and architectures, methods and computer program code for increasing the robustness of process control and manufacturing automation systems and the like, in particular to provide improved handling of error and/or failure conditions. We describe an architecture for an OPC Failover system, the architecture comprising: a plurality of OPC servers; at least one OPC client; a computer network linking said OPC servers and said OPC client; and an OPC Failover service coupled to said network and not coupled between said OPC client and said OPC servers, said OPC Failover service being configured to monitor at least one of said OPC servers for an error condition and to redirect network communications of said OPC client from one of said servers to another on detection of said error condition.
Abstract:
System and method for tracking user activity. A user accessing a first web page is identified and an impression associated with the first web page that is selected by the user is determined. The impression is assigned a unique identification and is one of a plurality of impressions for directing the user to a second web page. The unique identification of the selected impression is transmitted to a website associated with the second web page upon the user selecting the impression and data is received from the website indicating that the user successfully performed at least one predetermined task and the unique identification. The received data is stored in a memory unit.
Abstract:
An integrated photonics module includes at least one light source and a MEMS scanner coupled to and held in alignment by an optical frame configured for mounting to a host system. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module may include a plurality of light sources and a beam combiner coupled to the optical frame. According to some embodiments, the integrated photonics module includes a selective fold mirror configured to direct at least a portion of emitted light toward the MEMS scanner in a normal direction and pass scanned light through to a field of view. The selective fold mirror may use beam polarization to select beam passing and reflection. The integrated photonics module may include a beam rotator such as a quarter-wave plate to convert the polarization of the emitted light to a different polarization adapted for passage through the fold mirror. The integrated photonics module may include one or more light detectors.
Abstract:
A portable video projector includes facility to direct a projected image field along an axis in an alignment corresponding to the state of an optical element.